Case Assistant - Vascular Surgical Devices | Cape Town

In this role, the Case Assistant
will use their newly obtained knowledge in the related field, to sell the full
range of Peripheral Intervention and Embolisation products in a professional
manner by calling on health care professionals and related role players i.e.,
Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Stock Controllers, Theatre
Staff etc. The Case Assistant will be expected to maintain current business, by
creating relationships with customers, in the shortest time, and service
current business thereby.

Areas of Responsibility

• Maintaining existing business in
  the assigned territory;
  
• Scheduling and attending
  appointments with existing customers;
  
• Preparing stock for and attending
  theatre lists, to service the product related needs of the customers;
  
• Completion of weekly planner and
  activity report for submission to direct manager;
  
• Responsible for networking with
  and managing existing customers;
  
• Counting and management of
  consignment stock;
  
• Requesting and following up on
  quotations;
  
• General administration associated
  with the position.
  

2. Administrative Duties:

• Adhere to credit policies and
  procedures of the group;
  
• Maintain all administrative
  responsibilities associated with this position; monthly reporting on marketing
  activities;
  
• Ensure all product and marketing
  activities comply with legal and ethical standards;
  
• Managing all company expenses
  within the marketing budget provided;
  
• Adhere to any legal or medical
  requirements and inform management of changed requirements;
  
• Submit monthly reports to
  management.
  

3. Stock Management:

• Assist with stock rotation and
  slow -moving identification and returns;
  
• Assist Sales Manager with input
  from the field on stock ordering and give feedback on stock requirements from
  the field;
  
• Management of consignment stock
  allocated to customers on request from Sales Manager;
  
• Management of boot stock allocated
  and rotation of stock when needed to reduce unnecessary expiration of products;
  
• Giving feedback to Management on
  Consignment stock.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• A relevant degree is a minimum
  requirement;
  
• Any medical and marketing
  qualifications would be a definite advantage.
  

Experience Required

• Medical experience during
  education is a preference and previous experience in a similar position such as
  Vascular or any experience in the Medical Industry would be an advantage;
  
• Knowledge of the target group of
  customers will be an advantage;
  
• Computer literacy and proficiency
  on MS Office, specifically Excel (level 2 at least) and MS Word is a
  requirement for this position;
  
• Clinical and product knowledge
  will be a definite advantage;
  

Skills/Competencies

• Advanced planning and
  organizational skills;
  
• Excellent written & verbal
  communication skills;
  
• Strong analytical, organizational
  and decision -making skills;
  
• Ability to work independently and
  as a team member, while using discretion in decision making and sound judgment
  in problem solving;
  
• Demonstrated follow -through,
  initiative, attention to detail and drive for continuous improvement;
  
• High level of energy and stress
  tolerance required;
  
• Ability to work well under
  pressure and maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude;
  
• High level of motivation and
  vision and results orientated;
  
• Ability to work effectively in a
  team environment and build strong working relationships;
  
• Ability to work in a fast -paced
  environment and meet deadlines;
  
• Time management to be efficient;
  
• Work Ethics;
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office –
  specially Excel and PowerPoint and Outlook;
  
• Integrity, responsive, high
  commitment;
  
• Desire to win with a drive on
  results;
  

Additional Requirements

• Preference will be given to a
  candidate residing in the Johannesburg area;
  
• Own reliable vehicle with travel
  in the Western Cape region, even after hours;
  
• Someone wanting to gain much
  needed experience in this Medical Sales Industry;
  
• Willingness to work hard and long
  hours when required.
  
• OWN RELIABLE CAR WITH A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE IS ESSENTIAL
  

Benefits

• Basic and Travel allowance
  
• 50% medical aid and Provident fund contributions
  
• Data allowance
  
• Fuel Card